Description : The normal serum value for potassium is a) 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. Serum potassium must be within normal limits to prevent cardiac dysrhythmias. b) 135-145 mEq/L. Normal serum sodium is 135-145 mEq/L. c) 96-106 mEq/L. ... is 96-106 mEq/L. d) 8.5-10.5 mg/dL. Normal total serum calcium is 8.5-10.5mg/dL.
Last Answer : a) 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. Serum potassium must be within normal limits to prevent cardiac dysrhythmias.
Description : Normal range of serum chloride is (A) 24–27 mEq/L (B) 70–80 mEq/L (C) 100–106 mEq/L (D) 120–140 mEq/L
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : A 53-year-old man presented with hypertension of 150/110 mmHg. He is generally asymptomatic and has no previous medical history of note. He is a smoker of 5 cigarettes daily and drinks ... Adrenocortical adenoma 2) Bartter's syndrome 3) Liddle's syndrome 4) Liquorice ingestion 5) Pheochromocytoma
Last Answer : Answers-1 This patient is most likely to have Conn's syndrome as reflected by the hypokalaemic hypertension. Liquorice ingestion or Liddle's syndrome are again possible causes of ... hypertension (often diastolic hypertension), muscular weakness, paresthesias, headache, polyuria, and polydipsia."
Description : A 19 year-old female is referred following a visit to the dentist where marked erosion of her teeth was noted. She was entirely asymptomatic and her only medication was the oral contraceptive pill ... ) Bulimia nervosa 2) Conn's syndrome 3) Laxative abuse 4) Pregnancy 5) Primary hypoparathyroidism
Last Answer : Answers-5 This patient has tooth erosion associated with hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis and hypocalcaemia. This suggests a diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism. Conn's is unlikely in this age group, is ... raised alkaline phosphatase would not be expected. Early pregnancy would not fit this picture.
Description : Normal range of serum potassium is (A) 2.1-3.4 mEq/L (B) 3.5-5.3 mEq/L (C) 5.4–7.4 mEq/L (D) 7.5–9.5 mEq/L
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The normal serum CO2 content is (A) 18–20 meq/L (B) 24–29 meq/L (C) 30–34 meq/L (D) 35–38 meq/L
Description : A 70-year-old patient presented with weakness, tiredness and muscle cramps. The ECG showed Q-T prolongation, flattening of T wave and occasional A-V block. His serum K+ was low (2.8 mEq ... could be responsible for the above condition: A. Bisacodyl B. Liquid paraffin C. Methylcellulose D. Bran
Last Answer : A. Bisacodyl
Description : What is the normal level of K+ in the serum ? (A) 137–148 mEq/L (B) 120–160 mEq/L (C) 3.9–5.0 mEq/L (D) 0.3–0.59 mEq/L
Description : What is the frequency range of an aircraft’s Very High Frequency (VHF) communications? A. 118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz (worldwide up to 151.975 MHz) B. 108.000 MHz to 117.95 MHz C. 329.15 MHz to 335.00 MHz D. 2.0000 MHz to 29.999 MHz
Last Answer : A. 118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz (worldwide up to 151.975 MHz)
Description : Which of the normal range of ionized calcium in plasma is (A) 2-4 mg/dl (B) 2-4 mEq/L (C) 4-5 mg/dl (D) 4-5 mEq/L
Description : A 15-year-old girl was seen by her family physician because of increasing lethargy. She had a recent history of the "flu". Biochemistry tests show that she has renal impairement. ... will likely develop a restrictive lung disease 5) She will probably improve with additional corticosteroid therapy
Last Answer : Answers-2 The findings point to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), which leads to chronic renal failure in half of cases. The lack of resolution with corticosteroid therapy and the progression to chronic renal failure is what sets FSGS apart from minimal change disease.
Description : The normal concentration of bicarbonate in blood is (A) 21 meq/L (B) 24 meq/L (C) 26 meq/L (D) 30 meq/L
Description : A 60-year-old man was diagnosed last year with adenocarcinoma of the lung, and a 4 cm mass lesion was treated with a right lower lobectomy. He now has an ... 2) Membranous glomerulonephritis 3) Minimal change glomerulonephritis 4) Nodular glomerulosclerosis 5) Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
Last Answer : Answers-2 Most cases of membranous GN are idiopathic, but in some patients there is a history of an infection or a malignancy (usually lung) with antigenemia.
Description : For therapeutic effect in manic depressive illness, steady-state serum lithium concentration should be maintained between: A. 0.2–0.4 mEq/L B. 0.5–0.8 mEq/L C. 1.0–1.3 mEq/L D. 1.5–2.5 mEq/L
Last Answer : B. 0.5–0.8 mEq/L
Description : Normal anion gap in plasma is about (A) 5 meq/L (B) 15 meq/L (C) 25 meq/L (D) 40 meq/L
Description : What is the free space loss, in dB, between two microwave parabolic antennas 38.0 kilometer apart operating at 7.0 GHz? A. 145.6 dB B. 138.5 dB C. 135.5 dB D. 140.89 dB
Last Answer : D. 140.89 dB
Description : Which of the following statements are true of a patient with hyperglycemia and hyponatremia? A. The sodium concentration must be corrected by 5 mEq. per 100 mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood ... . E. Early in treatment adequate urine output is a reliable measure of adequate volume resuscitation.
Last Answer : Answer: D DISCUSSION: Each 100-mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood glucose causes a fall in serum sodium concentration of approximately 2 mEq. per liter. Excess serum glucose ... correction of the patient's associated acidosis produce movement of potassium ions into the intracellular compartment
Description : All the following statements about cystic fibrosis are correct except (A) It is inherited as an autosomal recessive disease (B) It affects a number of exocrine glands (C) It causes increased sweating (D) Sweat chlorides are above 60 mEq/L in this disease
Description : Normal serum insulin level varies between (A) 4–25 µU/ml (B) 25–50 µU/ml (C) 70–90 µU/ml (D) 100–120 µU /ml
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : The full range of VHF frequencies used for communications is: a. 3 to 30 MHz b. 88 to 108 MHz c. 108.0 to 139.95 MHz d. 118.0 to 136.975 MHz
Last Answer : d. 118.0 to 136.975 MHz
Description : In ricket, the product of Ca x p (in mg/ 100 ml) in serum is below (A) 30 (B) 50 (C) 70 (D) 100
Description : A 75 year old man presents with a long history of shortness of breath and ankle oedema. His serum biochemistry shows sodium 122 mmols/l and potassium of 2.9 mmols/l. He now complains of ... ? 1) Addison's Disease 2) Nephrotic syndrome 3) Primary hyperaldosteronism 4) SIADH 5) Diuretic therapy
Last Answer : Answers-5 The long history of his symptoms and serum biochemistry suggests that his condition is due to treatment with frusemide for CCF.
Description : The normal concentration of potassium in human plasma in meq/I is about (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 5
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The normal serum GOT activity ranges from (A) 3.0–15.0 IU/L (B) 4.0–17.0 IU/L (C) 4.0–60.0 IU/L (D) 0.9–4.0 IU/L
Description : The normal value of CPK in serum varies between (A) 4–60 IU/L (B) 60–250 IU/L (C) 4–17 IU/L (D) > 350 IU/L
Description : A 55 year-old female complaining of vague tiredness is found to have a serum corrected calcium concentration of 2.9 mmol/l. Examination was unremarkable. Which of the following results ... 4) Low normal plasma phosphate concentration 5) Low normal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration
Last Answer : Answers-3 Bit too easy really. A high or even normal PTH concentration in the presence of hypercalcaemia would support the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. A high urinary Calcium concentration may ... but neither confirm the diagnosis. Elevated 1,25 VitD suggests a diagnosis of hypervitaminosis D.
Description : The missing number in the series 40, 120, 60, 180, 90, ?, 135 is (A) 110 (B) 270 (C) 105 (D) 210
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : An shopkeeper has 15 models of cup and 9 models of saucer. In how many ways can he make a pair of cup and saucer? A) 100 B) 80 C) 110 D) 135
Last Answer : Answer: D) He has 15 patterns of cup and 9 model of saucer A cup can be selected in 15 ways. A saucer can be selected in 9 ways. Hence one cup and one saucer can be selected in 15×9 ways =135 ways
Description : Normal range of total tri-iodothyronine in serum is (A) 0.1–0.2 ng/dl (B) 0.1–0.2 µg/dl (C) 0.8–2.4 ng/dl (D) 0.8–2.4 µg/dl
Description : Normal range of total thyroxine in serum is (A) 0.8–2.4 ng/dl (B) 0.8–2.4 µg/dl (C) 5–12 ng/dl (D) 5–12 µg/dl
Description : Normal range of serum globulin is (A) 2.0–3.6 mg/dl (B) 2.0–3.6 gm/dl (C) 3.5–5.5 mg/dl (D) 3.5–5.5 gm/dl
Description : Normal range of serum albumin is (A) 2.0–3.6 gm/dl (B) 2.0–3.6 mg/dl (C) 3.5–5.5 gm/dl (D) 3.5–5.5 mg/dl
Description : The normal range of indirect (unconjugated) bilirubin in serum is (A) 0–0.1 mg/100 ml (B) 0.1–0.2 mg/100 ml (C) 0.2–0.7 mg/100 ml (D) 0.8–1.0 mg/100 ml
Description : The normal range of direct reacting (conjugated) serum bilirubin is (A) 0–0.1 mg/100 ml (B) 0.1–0.4 mg/100 ml (C) 0.4–06 mg/100 ml (D) 0.5–1 mg/100 ml
Description : The normal range of total serum bilirubin is (A) 0.2–1.2 mg/100 ml (B) 1.5–1.8 mg/100 ml (C) 2.0–4.0 mg/100 ml (D) Above 7.0 mg/100 ml
Description : Normal range of serum creatinine is (A) 0.6–1.5 mg/dl (B) 9–11 mg/dl (C) 20–45 mg/dl (D) 60–100 mg/dl
Description : Normal range of serum urea is (A) 0.6–1.5 mg/dl (B) 9–11 mg/dl (C) 20–45 mg/dl (D) 60–100 mg/dl
Description : What is the average 'Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of normal' persons? (1) 100 to 120 (2) 90 to 110 (3) 70 to 130 (4) 50 to 100
Last Answer : (2) 90 to 110 Explanation: IQ is a number meant to measure people cognitive abilities (intelligence) in relation to their age group. An LQ between 90 and 110 is considered average; over 120, superior.
Description : The respective storm totals at three surrounding stations A, B and C are 110, 90 and 70 mm. If the normal annual precipitation amounts at stations X, A, B and C are respectively 1000, 1100, 1200 and 1250 mm, the estimated storm precipitation at X is (A) 75 mm (B) 77 mm (C) 79 mm
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Correct viscosity of furnace oil at the burner tip for proper atomisation is about 25 centistokes. To reduce the viscosity of high viscosity furnace oil (250 centistokes) to the correct atomisation viscosity (i.e. 25 cst), it should be preheated to about ___________°C. (A) 70 (B) 85 (C) 105 (D) 145
Last Answer : (C) 105
Description : The mean of four numbers a, b, c, d is 100. If c = 70, then the mean of the remaining numbers is (A) 30 (B) 85/2 (C) 170/3 (D) 110
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : The concentration of sodium ions in the standard WHO oral rehydration solution is: A. 40 m moles/L B. 60 m moles/L C. 90 m moles/L D. 110 m moles/L
Last Answer : C. 90 m moles/L
Description : What is the frequency range of an aircraft’s radio altimeter? A. 962 MHz to 1213 MHz B. 329.15 MHz to 335.00 MHz C. 4250 MHz to 4350 MHz D. 108.00 MHz to 117.95 MHz
Last Answer : C. 4250 MHz to 4350 MHz
Description : Normal serum free testosterone in adult women varies between (A) 0.0–0.2 ng/dl (B) 0.3–2 ng/dl (C) 10–30 ng/dl (D) 50–100 ng/dl
Description : Normal serum free testosterone in adult men varies between (A) 1–5 ng/dl (B) 6–9 ng/dl (C) 10–30 ng/dl (D) 50–100 ng/dl 214 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Description : The permissible and normal limit of EC, RSC, SAR (meq 1 –1 ) and Boron content (ppm)
Last Answer : Ans.2–4, < 2.5, < 10 and 10,000 ha
Description : Nucleotides and nucleic acids concentration are often also expressed in terms of (A) ng (B) mg (C) meq (D) OD at 260 nm
Description : The normal concentration of vitamin A in blood in I.V/dl: (A) 20–55 (B) 24–60 (C) 30–65 (D) 35–70
Description : Normal range of plasma total phospholipids is (A) 0.2–0.6 mmol/L (B) 0.9–2.0 mmol/L (C) 1.8–5.8 mmol/L (D) 2.8–5.3 mmol/L